Traditional Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can V8 vegetable juice
• 2 avocados, chopped
• 2 cucumbers, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, de-veined and steamed
• 2 limes, quartered
• 4 dashes Tabasco sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix all ingredients in a large nonreactive container.
2. Chill and serve with limes and Tabasco sauce.
3. Do not over-cook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
4. Be careful when steaming the shrimp; you do not want it tough.

STRAWBERRY, LIME, CUCUMBER AND MINT WATER

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup sliced cucumbers
• 2 limes, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Water

Instructions

In a half-gallon jar, or a 2 quart pitcher, layer the strawberries, cucumbers, lime slices, and mint leaves with the ice cubes. Fill jar or pitcher with water. Let chill for 10 minutes